JAL4130

Japanese sociolinguistics

(ART)

Helen Marriott

12 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrolment in level B Japanese language

Synopsis: An advanced introduction to sociolinguistics in its application to the study of Japanese and English usage in contact situations. Special emphasis is placed on intercultural communication, cross-cultural discourse patterns and speech acts, and Japanese language contact.

Assessment: Essay (4500 words): 40% + Review (2500 words): 20% + Test (2 hours): 40%